R. Scott Shattles

R. Scott Shattles, 42, of Blairsville, Ga., died Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Union General Hospital in Blairsville. Scott was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include his parents, Don and Janice Shattles of Blairsville; maternal grandparents, Lillian and Russell Jackson; paternal grandmother, Louise Shattles; sister and brother-in-law, Layne and John Ward, all of Blairsville; nephews, Andrew and Jeffrey Ward; his dog, Wilson. Many other relatives and

friends also survive.

Memorial services will be announced later.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations may be made

to the Humane Society's

Mountain Shelter, P.O.

Box 1252, Blairsville, Georgia 30514.

Cochran Funeral Home

and Crematory of Blairsville, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes. com.